Eat More Not Less

Published Thursday, 23 February, 2012

Mexican food can be light and healthy when you use fresh ingredients and forgo heavy sauces.  A perfect example is the fish taco.  Usually battered and deep fried, each taco can have 300 calories and 16 grams of fat! You can lighten things up by grilling the fish instead, and finishing with a yogurt-based cream…

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Published Friday, 13 January, 2012

Funny story: Billy @ DIAKADI gave me some two amazing grass-fed steaks for Christmas, and challenged me to actually cook them, since I NEVER cook.  (Yes, it’s true, I’ve lost over 90 pounds since March and I hardly ever cook at home.  I eat out a lot, and simply make better choices off the menu…

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Published Tuesday, 20 December, 2011

Before you say yes to dessert, chew on this: a small 2.5 x 3 inch piece of tiramisu can have 430 calories and 31 grams of fat!  How could something so light and airy be so high in fat and calories?  Blame the whole milk, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese (an Italian cream cheese).  Here…

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Published Wednesday, 23 November, 2011

The holidays are here again. Time for celebration with family and loved ones. Celebration in my household always includes food and drinks. In fact, the whole time spent seems to be centered on food: planning, coordinating, preparing, and eating. So how do I maintain my weight during the holidays? Here are my top 5 tips:…

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Published Thursday, 17 November, 2011

Here is a list of our favorite holiday pies. The table shown lists the delicious pies from lowest calories to highest, and includes your freebies. As you can see, you can eat a little more of lemon cream pie than pecan pie! If you decide to eat pecan pie just watch your portions as it…

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Published Friday, 16 September, 2011

Feeling like you’re in the whole grain doldrums? Tired of brown rice, whole wheat, and oatmeal? Whatever you do, don’t give up on the grains! We’d like to introduce you to a nutty alternative – Barley.  Super high in fiber – in fact 20% more than oatmeal, barley helps regulate glucose and insulin levels, maintain…

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Published Wednesday, 7 September, 2011

Yes, that’s right. I said, “Eat more, Exercise Less to Lose Weight.” Are you confused now? Everything you’ve been taught about weight loss and exercise is wrong. Eating Free encourages eating homemade food, cooking, savoring flavors, and eating the food you love free of guilt. Here is a typical scenario: you are spending hours and…

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Published Tuesday, 6 September, 2011

When you think about losing weight, many people instantly think about restricting certain foods, depriving one’s self of specific “bad” foods, and living a diet-based lifestyle. Well, Eating Free breaks these myths. Eating Free focuses on eating the foods you love in the right portions for you. One of my all time favorite foods is…

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Published Thursday, 23 June, 2011

Here is a super simple recipe to make an amazing pesto. Serve over whole wheat pasta, pork, chicken, fish, tofu, or any vegetables. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1/8…

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Published Thursday, 26 May, 2011

Another holiday is upon us once again. This is the official holiday start of the summer season where we are now getting into bathing suit attire and beautiful beach bodies. So get prepared for that three-day weekend and keep your goals in line with your social activities. Here are some quick tips to stay in…

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